In the Kanbun period (1661 - 1673) it became a regulation that every person in Echizen had to register with a temple and get a stamp of approval and recognition. This would also bring the temples in closer contact with their followers and believers (monto 門徒 ).

Nakamura Sakuo statesOn one day of silent and peacefull Spring Issa walked to a temple for stamping seal that prove himself as Buddhist of Joodo-shuu.It was like in dream as he was strolling in the day mist.